HCB Chapter 168 Dinner Party 3
Chapter 168 Dinner Party 3
"Therefore, we combined photonics and electronics technologies to improve data transmission speed and energy efficiency. Most importantly, we used extreme ultraviolet lithography to achieve more precise patterning. Oh, and..."
Cui Nan sat not far from Shen Yan and talked with him. The two seemed to have nothing to say to each other except for work and project matters.
As she spoke, she forgot her nervousness before coming and treated the distinguished investor beside her as a listener, talking fluently and inadvertently voicing a great deal of information.
Seeing Mr. Shen purse his lips slightly, she belatedly realized that Mr. Shen probably didn't understand the technical terms she was using.
"I've annotated all of these in my PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Shen, would you mind if I went to my car and got my laptop to explain them to you in detail..."
"no need."
The man's voice was low, his long, slender fingers rubbing against the teacup. "I've already reviewed the detailed report of your project. It cleverly utilizes AI to optimize the chip design process, shorten the development cycle, develop an adaptive computing architecture, and simultaneously optimize the computing efficiency of different tasks."
His voice was as pleasant as fine wine. For a moment, Cui Nan wondered if he had drunk too much cola, never expecting to hear such professional words from an investor.
She had always assumed that the investors were all wealthy tycoons outside the industry, but she never expected that there would actually be knowledgeable people among them.
Now Cui Nan was really energized, and she immediately straightened her back even more.
"Yes! These are all our new developments this year. In addition, we have upgraded the hardware-level security module to prevent physical and cyber attacks, and attack tests have proven that it is extremely secure!"
Hearing this, Director Huang nodded and said, "Xiao Xie has been in charge of this whole thing. Come on, Xiao Xie, why don't you talk to President Shen about it? I saw you writing some detailed plan the other day. If you have any ideas, bring them up so we can discuss them together. Anyway, you and President Shen know each other, so don't be shy."
Xie Yan: "......"
She said she hated social engagements the most.
However, since it was her work area, Xie Yan looked at Shen Yan in a businesslike manner.
"The chip has been initially completed and put into testing, but I would like to further optimize its energy efficiency and minimize its dependence on external power supply."
Shen Yan nodded. "Yes, how do you usually conduct the tests, and what are the results?"
"Fault testing, attack defense, and the like are all showing good results so far."
The two exchanged questions and answers, and seemed to get along quite well.
A colleague who was a little further away chimed in, unable to contain his joy, "Yes, I think it shouldn't be long before we can expand the testing scope and then start application testing."
"Yes, once the chips are on the market, we can finally take a break. These past few years have been exhausting, working non-stop all year round."
Someone chuckled softly, "I wonder if our company will give us a big bonus then..."
However, when it comes to application testing...
Director Huang recalled some news about future technologies, such as the recall of a small number of holographic devices due to chip issues.
So he rubbed his hands together like flies and laughed, secretly asking Shen Yan where the equipment was going, to see if he could donate two pieces of equipment to their unit for research.
After all, the gaming devices of the future technology are already top-notch, and the chips currently available in the domestic market can no longer handle them. They are all eager to know whether their new chips can outperform the competition.
Anyway, President Shen is rich and has already donated no less than ten figures, so he certainly won't miss out on these few pieces of equipment.
But to everyone's surprise, President Shen frowned slightly this time, "I'm afraid that won't work."
This answer was unexpected; no one had anticipated it.
"If it's for research purposes, developer privileges must be enabled. The device data contains a lot of trade secrets, which I cannot provide. I'm sorry."
Director Huang was taken aback, then waved his hand sheepishly and said with an awkward laugh, "Haha, I was being presumptuous. I'm sorry, President Shen. I'll punish myself with a drink."
“However…” Shen Yan raised his large, well-defined hand to loosen the collar of his shirt, pursed his lips, and seemed to have thought it over carefully. His tone was very righteous.
"If it's under the company's supervision, that's fine. I also have several research institutes in Beicheng. If you're willing to conduct the testing here..."
"Of course!"
Director Huang, with his Mediterranean-looking face, was overjoyed. A few strands of hair that had been floating in mid-air on the top of his head fell down. He grabbed Shen Yan's hand and shook it up and down.
"Mr. Shen, I don't know what to say! To be honest, I'm really touched today. Your support is not just financial, but also a sign of trust and encouragement for us!"
"Without further ado, let's all raise a glass to President Shen!"
So the twenty or so people in the room got up again, clinking glasses in a lively atmosphere, and everyone looked at Shen Yan with touched eyes.
They had never seen what the CEO of Future Group looked like before. They had even heard some rumors that Shen Yan was a bald, perverted old man. They never expected this!
This is truly a great philanthropist among young talents! He's even willing to take risks involving top-secret business information, which is a huge risk for scientific development!
The meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests.
Because the host was very generous, Luo Dandan even packed two new foie gras dishes to take home for her parents to try.
"Xie Yan, aren't you going to pack some things? We're already here, it's a rare opportunity! Everyone's packing." Luo Dandan asked while packing bags.
Xie Yan sat in her seat, rubbing her slightly rounded belly, and waved her hand, "I can't eat anymore, I really can't eat anymore."
There's no one home right now; she can't very well pack the food and take it back to feed the pigs.
Although today was a bit of a hassle due to social engagements, she still ate quite a bit.
It really is delicious.
We can come back to eat next time when Xie Qingyu comes back.
Upon hearing this, Luo Dandan had no choice but to say, "Alright."
It was almost 9 p.m., and the people in the private rooms on the first floor had all left; it seemed they were the last to leave.
The night sky was as black as spilled ink, and raindrops fell haphazardly to the ground, gathering into small puddles, which were then violently shattered by a series of raindrops.
It's raining.
"What did you say—! Is everyone alright?!"
A familiar female voice rang out. Cui Nan was anxiously speaking into the phone. From the tone of her voice, it seemed that the driver who was supposed to pick them up had been involved in a rear-end collision in the rain and was being held back by a luxury car driver who was threatening to call the police. He couldn't come anytime soon.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
It took more than an hour to get here in the afternoon, and it was raining on the way over several dozen kilometers. What could we do? It was hard to even get a taxi.
Director Huang also took out his phone to contact someone again to arrange a car to pick them up, but there were too many people, and one or two cars wouldn't be enough.
Just then, a voice came from behind; it was Zhou Panpan.
"Why don't we all stay here tonight? Don't worry about the cost, it's all on us."
Zhou Panpan was still the same as before, delicate, playful and approachable. She smiled unsurprisingly at the surprised expressions of the people in front of her, but nodded slightly when her eyes met Xie Yan's in the crowd.
We're practically acquaintances, having met before and even worked together briefly.
Staying in a top-tier luxury castle hotel was something these salaried researchers wouldn't even dare to dream of, so almost no one disagreed. Director Huang even generously granted everyone half a day off the next morning.
Only Xie Yan waved her hand in refusal, saying, "I'll pass, I need to go home, I'll just take a taxi."
Zhou Panpan was puzzled. "It's so late, it's not safe. Why don't you stay here? The company will arrange a car to take you all back tomorrow at noon."
Looking at that familiar face and sincere eyes, Xie Yan finally let down her guard after a whole night.
She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and smiled gently and beautifully, "No, I'm going home to feed the pigs."
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